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A seated man in a long orange-saffron robe and a crown-like swept back dark hair, wearing a long rudraksha mala with dark beads, smiles as a young man in a white t-shirt bows with palms pressed together and touches his forehead to the seated man's hands. The seated man sits on a white draped chair or throne with a gold-bordered cloth, in front of a carved grey stone wall. A small microphone stand is visible at left. A second person in white sits partly visible at the left edge. The white-shirted devotee wears a gold bangle on his wrist. The scene suggests darshan with a seated spiritual figure receiving a devotee.

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Outdoor photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala seated on a white draped chair, with a red tilak on the forehead, one hand resting on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with hands joined in prayer. Stone steps behind, with a brass vessel, a plate of flowers and a microphone at the edge of the frame. Two people in white are partly visible at the sides. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron and rudraksha cues, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) receiving a devotee for darshan.2007-07-28A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a small red bindi, with long swept-back dark hair, smiles while touching the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. The seated man rests on a white-draped chair with a silver cane beside him. Behind them is a grey stone temple platform with carved panels, a brass bell, a brass lamp and a garland of yellow marigolds. A second orange-robed person is partly visible at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, an orange robe, rudraksha mala and bindi, and is giving darshan to the devotee.2007-07-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas across the chest and a red tilak on the forehead, smiles while touching the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. The saffron-robed figure sits on a white cushioned seat with a silver-topped cane beside it. Behind them stand a stone temple platform with carved stone motifs, a brass lamp, a kalasha-style brass vessel, and marigold garlands in yellow and orange. Appearance-based probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, with the page attributing the event to Swamiji. A second saffron-clad person is partly visible at the top right.2007-07-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back black hair, a red bindi, and multiple rudraksha mala necklaces sits on a white-draped chair before a grey stone temple-style wall with yellow flowers and brass offering plates above. He reaches to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt with folded hands, who stands before him in a devotional gesture, as in darshan. Swamiji (probable) is indicated by the long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, shown here as a person in saffron receiving a devotee. Another person in white is partly visible at the right edge.2007-07-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and a red mark on his forehead sits on a white-draped chair, smiling and reaching out to touch a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stands a stone platform with a brass bell, a kalasha-style vessel and a garland of white flowers and marigolds. A seated man in orange with a beard and another in orange at the right edge are also present, and a white walking stick leans on the chair. This appears to be darshan, with the seated figure matching the Swamiji description in appearance, given his long hair, orange robes and rudraksha malas.2007-07-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala smiles and touches the shoulder of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt who presses his palms together in namaste. The seated man has long dark hair and a red tilak, and sits on a white cloth-draped seat in front of stone steps carved with floral motifs. A brass bell and a brass offering tray sit on the steps behind, and another person in white stands at the left edge. A gold ornate chair arm is visible at the lower right.2007-07-28A seated man in long, swept-back dark hair and an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala smiles while a devotee in a white shirt and dark mala kneels close, hands pressed together in anjali. The seated figure has a red tilak on the forehead and rests against a white draped cushion beside a silver-handled cane. Behind them is a stone step with carved floral relief, a brass bell, a tray of fruit, marigold garlands and a basket. A microphone stand is at left and another person in white sits at the edge. Swamiji (probable) cues: long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial seat.2007-07-28April 14 20122012-04-14A seated man in long swept-back dark hair and an orange robe with a rudraksha mala places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling bearded man in a white t-shirt with a rudraksha mala, who holds his hands together in devotion and holds a small brass cup. The seated figure has a red mark on the forehead and a bandaged foot resting on a white cloth. Behind them stand white-clad attendants, a white cushioned seat with a gold-edged cloth, a white walking stick, and a green and gold fan. Above, a stone shrine ledge holds a brass lamp, a brass kalasha, and garlands of white and yellow flowers. Swamiji (probable): the seated orange-robed figure with long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala is a candidate for Swamiji, giving a blessing in a darshan setting.2007-07-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and rudraksha malas across his chest sits on a white cloth-draped seat beside a silver cane. He smiles and leans toward a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in a greeting gesture and a folded handkerchief in hand. Behind them a stone wall carved with floral motifs shows brass bells, a silver plate, and garlands of yellow and white flowers, with an older man in orange sitting at the left edge.2007-07-28Outdoor darshan scene. A smiling figure with long dark hair, wearing an saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, sits on a white-draped chair holding a black cane with a silver handle. Probable Swamiji by swept-back long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha cues, seated in the darshan role. An elderly man with white hair, wearing a white shirt, kneels with palms pressed together and reaches toward the seated figure's head. Another person in white with an orange shawl sits at left, and a stone wall with carved relief stands behind. A microphone stand is visible at upper left.2007-07-28A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless garment with a gold-and-pearl embellished sash, seated on a red-and-black patterned seat and extending an arm with rudraksha beads toward a smiling man in a white shirt with a lanyard, who raises his palms toward the figure's hands. Behind them, saffron-robed sannyasis and a white-clad man watch, with another person in red visible in the background.2012-04-16